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Minutes for CC CONSENT AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

SPECIAL MEETING - JUNE 20, 2024

BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 20th day of June A.D., 2024, there was begun and held a SPECIAL MEETING of the Honorable Commissioners Court of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following members thereof were present, to-wit:
 
HONORABLE DAVID FUENTES

HONORABLE EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU

HONORABLE EVERARDO "EVER" VILLARREAL

HONORABLE ELLIE TORRES
COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 4

and ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., COUNTY CLERK & EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following proceedings were had, to-wit:
    
AGENDA
CC REGULAR CONSENT
COMMISSIONERS COURT
JUNE 20, 2024
10:00 A.M.
                                          

NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Commissioners Court will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:


NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
CONSENT AGENDA

 

The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Commissioners Court has been furnished with background and support on each item, and/or it has been discussed at a previous meeting. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will be adopted by one vote. (Audio Reference 13m:34s)

County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested to pull Consent Agenda items 8.A.1., and 8.A.2. for further discussion.
 
The Court proceeded with a vote of approval for the remaining Consent Agenda items.

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for the Consent Agenda, except Consent Agenda Items 8.A.1., and 8.A.2.

Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously

The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 8.A.1. (Audio Reference 13m:54s)

 
1.
AI-95672
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - (Payments from Juvenile Probation, Adult Probation, LEOSE Fund, DA Motor Vehicle Theft Fund, DA Check Fraud Fund, DA Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff Forfeiture Funds, Constable Forfeiture Funds, HIDTA Forfeiture Funds and VIT Interest Fund are presented for recording purposes only.)
 
2.
 
Auditor's Office:
 
A.
AI-95673
Presentation of Fund Information Report
Attachments:
 
3.
 
2024 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-95724
2024 - DWI Court (1289) 
Attachments:
 
4.
 
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-95699
1.  Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
2.  Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
 
B.
AI-95623
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. El Encantado Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Mario A. Reyna) (Mile 9 North Road & Hutto Road)
Reimbursement Request: $50,402.00 for (Subdivision Improvements)
 
C.
AI-95766
1. Preliminary Approval 
a. Carolina Cavazos Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Jose Cavazos Jr.) (Bentsen Palm Drive & Mile 3 Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single-Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights: N/A
Filling Stations: N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Bentsen Palm Drive Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Bentsen Palm Drive is paved.

b. Mapache Estates Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Mapache Ranches, LTD.) (State Hwy 186 & US Expressway 281)
No. of Lots: 21 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:13
Filling Stations:5
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into SH 186 Roadside ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by City of Edinburg.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, State Hwy 186 is paved and 1 internal street is to be paved.

c. Sierra Verde Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Gracie L. Wiesehan Carlile) (Mile 12 North Road & Mile 4 West Road)
No. of Lots: 22 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:21
Filling Stations:5
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Mile 4 West Road and Mile 12 North Road are paved. 1 internal street is to be paved.

d. Los Cortijos No. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Cayetano Development, LLC.) (Trenton Road & Tower Road)
No. of Lots: 75 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:8
Filling Stations:5
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by the storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area (Has been released from City’s ETJ)
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Paved: Yes, Trenton Road is paved and 3 internal streets are to be paved.

e. Carmen Avila Ph. VI Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Jefferson Road Property Inv., LLC) (Carmen Avila Road & Mile 22 ½ North Road)
No. of Lots: 176 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:35
Filling Stations:8
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by the storm sewer system and detention will be provided by the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area (Has been released from City’s ETJ)
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, provided by the City of Edinburg.
Paved: Yes, Aspen Lane and Winter Park Lane are paved. 10 internal streets are to be paved.
 
5.
 
District Attorney:
 
A.
AI-95667
DA-Victim Assistance Program Grant (VAP)(1281):
Approval to submit a VAP Grant #2924306 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
Attachments:
 
6.
 
Monthly Fee Reports:
 
A.
AI-95663
District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - 2024 May
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-95626
District Clerk             Fee report for the month of May 2024     $417,844.47
 
7.
 
Executive Office:
 
A.
AI-95702
Request approval of invoice No. 5285866 dated 06/04/24 in the amount of $31,031.95 as submitted by McGriff Insurance Services, LLC for the 1st Qtr. adjustments to the 2024 County Wide Commercial Property Policy, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit and processing procedures are complete by County Auditor.
 
8.
 
Human Resources:
 
A.
AI-95726
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,504,598.71 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 06/03/2024 to 06/12/2024.
06/03/2024 - 06/05/2024 $672,054.38
06/06/2024 - 06/12/2024 $832,544.33
TOTAL $1,504,598.71
2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.

 (Audio Reference 13m:55s)

County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda items 8.A.1., and 8.A.2. 

The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda items 8.A.1., and 8.A.2.

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 8.A.1., and 8.A.2.

Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously

The Court proceed to the Regular Commissioner's Court Agenda - Item 5.A. (Audio Reference 13m:55s)
 
9.
 
Adult Probation:
 
A.
AI-95723
Approval of certification of the revenues by the County Auditor for the DWI Court Grant program income and appropriation of the same for the month of March 2024 in the amount of $650.00, April 2024 in the amount of $434.00, and May 2024 in the amount of $252.00.
 
10.
 
Membership Dues/Certifications:
 
A.
AI-95769
County Judge:
Approval to pay the FY2024 Annual Membership dues to the Texas Association of Telecommunication Officers & Advisors (TATOA) in the amount of $150.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-95701
District Attorney (1100):
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the South Texas Police Chiefs Association (STPCA) for several District Attorney's Office employees, in the amount of $75.00 (Requisition #496567), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-95684
District Attorney (1100):
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Texas Police Chiefs Association Dues for District Attorney's Office Employee, in the amount of $278.63 (Requisition #496522), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-95575
District Attorney (1100):
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) for several District Attorney's Office employees, in the amount of $665.00 (Requisition #496107), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
11.
 
Head Start:
 
A.
AI-95685
Monthly Reports for May 2024
1. Program Information Summary (PIS) Report
2. Financial and Credit Card Log Reports
3. Enrollment - Average Daily Attendance (ADA) Report
4. Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snacks Report
5. CLI - Circle Progress Monitoring Results English and Spanish Results
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-95708
Discussion/Approval of Request of Approval of Payments for Invoice #1822101-05 for the amount of $8,200.00 and for Invoice #1822101.07 for the Amount of $1,959.97 for Professional Services Submitted by Laura Warren, Project Architect, submitted The Warren Group Architects, Inc. through Contract C-21-0683-08-24 for the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Outdoor Learning Environments and Discovery Classrooms
 
C.
AI-95707
Discussion/Approval of Request for Approval of Two (2) Applications and Certificates for Payments in the Amount of $235,802.36 and $274,773.22 Submitted by NM Contracting, LLC for the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Outdoor Learning Environments and Discovery Classrooms, as Certified by Project Architect, Nassri-Warren Group Architects, Inc.
 
12.
 
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-95735
Juvenile Court Intake (1100):
Approval of the following salary schedule changes in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan effective as indicated:
FROM TO
Action Dept/Prg. Slot Position Title G/S Budgeted Salary G/S Proposed Salary Effective Date
Budget Adjustment (Lateral) 330-001 7033 Accounting Clerk II 08/01 $36,882.00 08/03 $39,509.000 06/17/24
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-95671
Texas VINE Grant Program (1283):
1. Approval to process payment for invoice #2060728000 from Appriss Insights, LLC in the amount of $7,571.32 in relation to the FY 2024 VINE Maintenance Fee for the 3rd quarter (3-1-2024 to 5-31-2024) after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
2. Approval to submit to the Office of the Attorney General of Texas the following documents in relation to the FY 2024 Texas VINE Program for the 3rd quarter (3-1-2024 to 5-31-2024) with authority for Co. Judge to sign required documents:
  • Office of Attorney General Statewide Automated Victim Notification Services (SAVNS) Reimbursement Invoice in the amount of $7,571.32
  • Texas Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) Quarterly Verification of Continuing Production Record
  • Invoice Certification Required by Texas Grants Management Standards
Attachments:
 
13.
 
Pct. #3:
 
A.
AI-95748
Requesting approval to accept a Drainage Easement from Reynaldo Garcia, individually and as owner of Trugar Enterprises, LLC. 
 
14.
 
Purchasing Dept - Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
 
A.
 
Hidalgo County:
 
1.
AI-95773
Requesting approval of Amendment No.2 to the Professional Building Consulting Services Agreement between Hidalgo County and Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. to extend the term of the agreement for services to the New Hidalgo County Courthouse Project (C-23-0136-04-04); Subject to legal approval.
 
2.
AI-95716
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "Construction Manager at Risk for Hidalgo County Courthouse Phase II", with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary.
 
B.
 
Pct. #2:
 
1.
AI-95751
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 17 in the amount of $54,997.45 for Pct. 2 Las Milpas Road Project (ARPA-22-122-109) submitted by the contractor, George Olivares, dba Go Underground, LLC (Contract C-22-0094-09-06) and reviewed by the project engineer, Saul R. Munoz, P.E.
 
2.
AI-95749
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "Construction for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park - Parking Lot and Amenities Project", with the authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary. Subject to legal approval. 
Attachments:
 
3.
AI-95669
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices submitted by the project engineer, Terracon Consultants, Inc., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Administration Complex Parking Lot Rehabilitation Project.
Project Name Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO#
Administration Parking Lot Proj 05/20/24 TM07714 $1,141.35 873308
Administration Parking Lot Proj 06/05/24 TL06135 $3,924.50 873308
Attachments:
 
C.
 
Pct. #3:
 
1.
AI-95625
Requesting approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by the contracted project engineers, L&G Engineering Inc., and B2Z Engineering. 
Invoice No. Invoice Date Project Name PO No. Amount
11329762 5-31-2024 Mile 3 WA#6 784305 & 868314 $8,846.86
11329757 5-31-2024 Veterans Blvd WA#3 772041 & 868501 $38,505.73
11329763 5-31-2024 Los Ebanos WA#1 873046 $74,332.37
11329748 5-31-2024 Mile 3 WA#2 720579 $1,194.20
11329766 5-31-2024 Liberty Rd. WA#6 868845 $10,480.00
11329769 5-31-2024 Liberty Rd. WA#5 818290 & 872310 $6,000.00
30051 6-3-2024 Mile 3 N. Rd.  823768 $6,601.38
 
2.
AI-95628
Requesting approval of the following invoice (for processing and payment) as submitted by B2Z Engineering in connection with El Paraiso Community Resource Center in Precinct 3. 
Invoice No. Date PO No. Amount
30053 6-3-2024 872817 $2,496.74
Attachments:
 
3.
AI-95680
Requesting approval of the following invoice (for processing and payment) as submitted by ERO Architects for Precinct 3 El Paraiso Community Resource Center. 
Invoice No. Invoice Date PO No. Amount
2024-113 6-7-2024 863852 $3,720.50
Attachments:
 
4.
AI-95624
Requesting approval of the following invoice (for processing and payment) as submitted by Brownstone Consultants for El Paraiso Community Resource Center ARPA-22-123-075.
Invoice No. Invoice Date PO No. Amount
4170975 6-3-2024 861908 $6,051.05
Attachments:
 
D.
 
Pct. #4:
 
1.
AI-95755
A. Requesting acceptance and approval of project invoice for processing and payment listed below. 
Invoice Date Project Vendor Name Invoice Number P.O. Number Invoice Amount
06/13/2024 HSIP PS&E CobbFendley 332799 880981 $16,892.00

B. Requesting acceptance and approval of ARPA project payment applications for processing and payment listed below. 
Invoice Date Project Vendor Name Invoice Number P.O. Number ARPA Project Number Invoice Amount
06/03/2024 NMD III Phase II SW Project Mor-Wil 6 869050 22-124-096 $399,638.55
05/17/2024 Mile 17 SW Project RDH Site 2 870199 22-124-049 $192,249.90
 
2.
AI-95736
Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No.2 from RDH Site and Concrete, LLC for the "Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Construction for Mile 17 Rd Stormwater Project" (C-22-0087-08-22-10), for a 30-day time extension and total project increase of $11,417.50, as recommended by the Project Engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc.
 
3.
AI-95695
A. Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No.1 from Rene Guerra & Son Hauling, LLC, for the "[ARPA-22-124-051] - Mile 17 and 83rd Stormwater Project" (C-23-0089-12-06-09), for a 19-day time extension;
B. Requesting approval of the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Hidalgo County Pct. No.4 [ARPA-22-124-051] - Mile 17 and 83rd Stormwater Project (C-23-0089-12-06-09), as recommended by the Project Engineer, Javier Hinojosa Engineering.
 
E.
 
Co. Wide:
 
1.
AI-95696
Requesting approval of Amendment No. 8 to a service contract between HC and Triple R Fire & Safety LLC for "Fire Alarm & Security Monitoring Services" (C-22-0402-09-20) to include additional locations. 
 
2.
AI-95519
Requesting approval of Amendment No. 1 to a service contract between HC and Unifirst Corporation for "Mats, Dust Mops, Shop Rags and Towels" to include additional locations (C-23-0134-08-22)
 
F.
 
Constables:
 
1.
AI-95721
Constable Pct. 1
Requesting approval to enter into a five (5) year video-as-a-service subscription through HC's membership with Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative Purchasing Program (HGAC Contract No. RA05-21), from Motorola Solutions, Inc., in the total amount of $25,750.00
 
G.
 
Elections:
 
1.
AI-95712
Requesting approval to purchase Verity Upgrade Kits and Verity Workstations through HC's membership with BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative (Contract No. 710-23), from Hart Intercivic, Inc, in the total amount of $42,526.87
 
H.
 
Facilities Management:
 
1.
AI-95722
Requesting approval of Invoice No. 10119941 in the amount of $16,000 and Invoice No. 10121281 in the amount of $4,000 through PO# 876810 for Halff Associates, Inc. in reference to Hidalgo County District Attorney's Annex Assessment through County Contract No. C-23-0494-01-09 (Work Authorization #1); with authority for Facilities Management Director or County Judge to sign all required documentation.
 
I.
 
Health & Human Services:
 
1.
AI-95677
Requesting authority to ratify agenda item #95268 approved by HCCC  on 5/14/2024, to reflect the correct project name "ARPA-22-340-055  - Engineering Services - Hidalgo County COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts Project & ARPA-22-340-052 - Engineering Services - Hidalgo County COVID-19 Testing Efforts"
Attachments:
 
2.
AI-95668
Requesting approval to pay the following invoice as submitted by ERO Architects for architectural services in connection with the Hidalgo County El Paraiso Project.
PO # Invoice # Invoice Date Amount
853720 2024-112 6/7/2024 $2,296.87
Attachments:
 
J.
 
Sheriff's Office:
 
1.
AI-95717
Requesting authority to ratify Purchase Order No. 882148 issued for the "Willacy County Detention Facility HVAC Units Replacement" project through HC's membership with BuyBoard (JOC Contract No. 660-21), with AMSTAR, INC., in the total amount of $426,013.21
Attachments:
 
2.
AI-95697
Requesting authority to exercise the sixty (60) day contract extension with Green Valley Lawn & Maintenance, LLC, for "Lawn Care Services" (C-23-0132-05-30) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
 
3.
AI-95581
Requesting approval to purchase EMS stretcher from Medical Supplies & Equipment Company, LLC, in the total amount of $2,516.79
 
K.
 
WIC:
 
1.
AI-95674
A. Pursuant to TxLGC 263.151. (1) requesting authorization to surplus and remove an asset from Hidalgo County W.I.C. inventory, declared as "Salvage Property" listed in Exhibit "A" due to the item deemed obsolete, damaged and of no value for the purpose for which it was originally intended. 
B. Requesting authorization to remove an asset from Hidalgo County W.I.C. inventory list identified in Exhibit "B" attached herein and determine that the item is identified as "missing" and the department cannot prove that theft occurred. 
Attachments:
 
2.
AI-95546
Requesting authority to ratify AI-94909, approved by HCCC on 04/16/2024, to reflect the correct amount for the following locations:  
                               Location  Original Amount  New Amount
ELSA WIC- 708 E Edinburg Ave., Elsa, Texas 78543 $113.28 $114.77
ALTON WIC- 3513 E Main Ave., Alton, Texas 78573 $175.70 $173.20
There being no further business to come before said

Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the

Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.


Dated this the 20th day of June, 2024

ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas


By: ______________________________
Daniela E. Garza, Deputy


I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners Court held on June 20, 2024.

Signed this 20th day of June, 2024




ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County


By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Garza, Deputy